Michael was born in West Covina, CA. He attended Orangewood High school in Redlands, CA. Mike loved music, especially the singer, Morrisey. He loved to dance, to draw, paint, and read. Mike was lively and funny and a good friend to his friends. He had a variety of jobs while searching for his place in life, and when he went to school for a certificate in Nursing assistance he found it- the job that gave back to him. After five years of CNA positions he suffered a spine injury and was unfortunately sidelined on workers comp For the last two years of his life. Mike's family will miss him.